Sustainable Facilities
& Infrastructure Lab

Myers-Lawson School of Construction • Virginia Tech

 
 

Here’s a list of PRESENTATIONS generated by members of the SFI Lab and its partners, including keynote presentations, invited presentations, and other presentations. Selected slide decks are available upon request. For information on these presentations, please contact Dr. Pearce at apearce@vt.edu.

Invited Keynote Presentations and Lectures

Pearce, Annie R. (2009). “Creating a Sustainable Built Environment: A Vision and Path Forward.” 13th Daegu Architect Forum, Daegu, Korea, June 3.

Pearce, Annie R. (2009). “Sustainability Basics: The Designed Environment.” Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi, Gyeongbuk, Korea, June 3.

Pearce, Annie R. (2009). “Sustainability Basics: The Designed Environment.” Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea, June 2.

Pearce, Annie R. (2006). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Systems: A Vision and Path Forward.” PACE Conference Keynote, Penn State University, State College, PA, April 19.

Pearce, Annie R. (2005). “Sustainable Capital Projects: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier,” Auburn University School of Architecture Sustainability Lecture Series, Auburn, AL, February 23.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier: Do’s and Don’ts of Sustainable Capital Projects,” Renewable Energy Roundup Conference and Green Living Fair, Fredericksburg, TX, September 28.


Invited Conference Presentations

Pearce, A.R., McCoy, A.P., Smith-Jackson, T., Edwards, M.A., Pruden, A., and Bagchi, R. (2011). "Sustainable Water Systems: Tips for Success." GreenPrints Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 14-15.

Pearce, A.R. (2011). “First Cost Barriers to Sustainable Construction,” Greening the Military (GIM) 3, Hampton Roads Green Building Council Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, February 2.

Pearce, Annie R. (2008). “Shelter: The Future of Buildings after Peak Oil,” National Science Foundation Workshop on Sustainable Infrastructure Systems, Auckland, NZ, December 15-18.

Pearce, Annie R. (2008). “Greening the Curriculum: The Virginia Tech Experience,” Greening Virginia Colleges and Universities Conference, Virginia Sustainable Buildings Network, Blacksburg, VA, October 24.

Pearce, Annie R. (2007). “Sustainable Capital Projects: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier,” 2007 Mascaro Sustainable Engineering Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, April 16-18.

Pearce, Annie R. (2006). “Greening the Construction Curriculum: The Virginia Tech Experience,” Greening Virginia Colleges and Universities Conference, Virginia Sustainable Buildings Network, Harrisonburg, VA, September 26.

Pearce, Annie R. (2006). “Sustainable Capital Projects: Leapfrogging the First cost Barrier,” American Council of Engineering Companies Annual Conference, Charleston, SC, September 19 – 21.

Pearce, Annie R. (2006). “Occupants and Green Building: Lessons from the Health Care Industry,” GreenPrints Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 23-24.

Pearce, Annie R. (2005). “Sustainability Basics, Part I: The Designed Environment,” 2nd Annual Quality of Life Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 17.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Training: Approaches, Findings, and Lessons Learned,” American Society of Civil Engineers Annual Conference, November 12-15, Nashville, TN.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier,” Construction Owners Association of America Meeting, September 25, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Neighborhood Charter School Planning for Sustainability Charrette,” Grant Park Neighborhood Charter School, September 15, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Sustainability: Pay me now, or Pay me later,” Environmental Council of Concrete Organizations, August 21, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Sustainability: An Executive Summary,” US Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters Civil Engineering Executive Staff, July 10, Robins AFB, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Building Green: Designing Sustainable Buildings,” Southern Gas Association Biennial Executive Management Conference, April 27-29, San Antonio, TX.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Building Green: Designing Sustainable Buildings,” Southern Gas Association Biennial Engineering & Design Conference, October 4-6, San Antonio, TX.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Enhancing Education Through Sustainability: An Overview,” Environmental Design Research Association Conference, May 25, Philadelphia, PA (session moderator).

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Engineers Speak: What’s Our Role in Being Green?,” Metropolis Educating Green Conference, May 20, New York, NY.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Learning from the Designed Environment: A Georgia Tech Perspective,” Metropolis Educating Green Conference, May 20, New York, NY.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Industry Sustainability Strategies: An Overview of Approaches,” U.S. Army Industry Day, National Defense Industries Association Environmental Conference, Charleston, SC, March 15.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainable Construction Opportunities for Colleges and Universities in the State of Georgia,” 6th Annual University System of Georgia Facilities Officers Conference, October 15-17, Augusta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainable Housing: Issues, Ethics, and Directions.” International Young Professionals’ Summit on Sustainable Development, Housing & Infrastructure Subgroup, Brisbane, Australia, October 3.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Systems-Based Sustainability Analysis of Building 170, Fort McPherson, GA,” Joint Services Pollution Prevention and Hazardous Waste Management Conference, August 20-23, San Antonio, TX.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainability Strategy 101,” Joint Services Pollution Prevention and Hazardous Waste Management Conference, August 20-23, San Antonio, TX.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Green Building Materials: An Introduction,” Construction Specifications Institute Quarterly Meeting, May 7, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Military Opportunities for Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure,” South Carolina Department of Defense Pollution Prevention Conference, October 26, Charleston, SC.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Reimagining the Built Environment,” 5th Annual Natural Step Conference, October 6, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Environmental Considerations in Design and Construction,” Presentation to the Educational Facilities Committee of the Governor’s Education Reform Study Commission, September 26, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: An Overview for Military Personnel,” Georgia Recycling Coalition Annual Conference, August 30, Lake Lanier Island, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Green Building Materials,” Georgia Recycling Coalition Annual Conference, August 31, Lake Lanier Island, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: An Overview,” Materials Handling Symposium, The Logistics Institute, Georgia Tech. March 7, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “Selecting Healthy Building Materials,” Sustainable Building Operations and Design Conference, July 13, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. and Vanegas, Jorge A. (1999). “Built Environment Sustainability: Indicators, Evaluation, and Decision Making,” Proceedings, Second Annual EDF Workshop on Excellence in Building, October 28, Paris, France.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “Sustainable Business Strategies,” Manufacturing Excellence: Embracing Global Change, November 14-16, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “The Human Element: The Third Dimension of Sustainable Construction,” Sustainability in the Southeast - Global Green USA’s Sixth Annual Legacy Forum on Military Toxic Cleanup and the Environment, December 4, Atlanta, GA.


Other Presentations

Pearce, A.R., McCoy, A.P., Smith-Jackson, T., Edwards, M.A., Pruden, A., and Bagchi, R. (2011). "Designing a Sustainable Built Environment: A Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Approach." College of Architecture & Urban Studies Biennial Research Symposium, Blacksburg, VA, February 17-18.

Edwards, M., Elfland, C., and Pearce, A.R.. (2009). “Sustainable Development and Water:  A Global Challenge for Local Actions.” Optimization of Urban Water Systems.  The Athens International Symposium on Water.  Athens, Greece.  October 23.

Edwards, M., Elfland, C., and Pearce, A.R. (2010).  “Sustainable Water at the Small, Neighborhood and City Scale.”  ICTAS Research Day, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, September 28.

Pearce, A.R. (2010). “Living Sustainably: Stories from the Field,” New River Valley Rotary Luncheon, Blacksburg, VA, July 22.

Pearce, A.R. (2009). “Barriers to Green: Overcoming the Obstacles to Sustainable Construction,” International Conference on Sustainable Science and Engineering, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Cincinnati, OH, August 12-14.

Pearce, A.R. (2009). “Barriers to Green: Overcoming the Obstacles to Sustainable Construction,” Green is Gold: Latest Findings of the Housing Research Consortium, International Builder’s Show, Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 20.

Pearce, A.R. (2008). “Sustainable Capital Projects: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier,” US Green Building Council Southwest Virginia Chapter Meeting, Feb. 19, Blacksburg, VA.

Pearce, A.R. (2008). “Sustainable Capital Projects: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier,” CAUS Research Symposium, Virginia Tech, Feb. 11-12, Blacksburg, VA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2006). “Creating a Sustainable Built Environment: A Vision and Path Forward,” Virginia Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership Meeting, Blacksburg, VA, November 6.

Pearce, Annie R. (2006). “Creating a Sustainable Built Environment: A Vision and Path Forward,” Faculty Seminar, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, February 1.

Pearce, Annie R. (2006). “Towards Sustainable Orphanages: The Georgia Tech Experience,” Ohio State University Service Learning Project Experience, Columbus, OH, February 1.

Pearce, Annie R. (2005). “Sustainable Facilities and Infrastructure: Capabilities and Opportunities,” Fanning Institute, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, August 10.

Pearce, Annie R. and Bosch, Sheila J. (2005). “The Life and Times of Materials: A Life Cycle Perspective,” 2005 Summer Learning Extravaganza, Georgia Institute of Technology, June 27.

Pearce, Annie R. (2005). “LEED and Building Materials: Myths and Facts,” Honeywell Nylon Annual Meeting, Stone Mountain, GA, April 28.

Pearce, Annie R. (2004). “GTRI Green Building Planning: Findings and Recommendations,” Presentation to Georgia Tech Campus-Wide Planning Meeting for Sustainable Capital Projects, Atlanta, GA, December 7.

Pearce, Annie R. (2004). “Sustainable Capital Projects: Leapfrogging Implementation Barriers,” Presentation to the Solutions for a Shrinking Planet Conference, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, September 30 – October 2.

Pearce, Annie R. and Carpenter, Ann. (2004). “A Hybrid GIS-Artificial Neural Network Approach to Brownfields Sleuthing and Sustainable Redevelopment,” Presentation to the Georgia Urban and Regional Information Systems Association Conference, Peachtree City, GA, September 20-24.

Pearce, Annie R. (2004). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Programs at Georgia Tech,” Presentation to Mascaro Sustainable Engineering Initiative, University of Pittsburgh faculty, September 22.

Pearce, Annie R. (2004). “LEED CI (Commercial Interiors): An Introduction for the Carpet Industry,” Honeywell Nylon, Dalton, GA, September 16.

Pearce, Annie R. (2004). “Greening the Cobb County Research Facility: Requirements and Objectives,” GreenPrints Sustainability Training Charrette, March 20, Smyrna, GA.

Pearce, Annie R., Massey, Kevin, and Caravati, Kevin. (2004). “Sustainable Water Use: A Strategic Roadmap for GTRI,” Presentation to the Georgia Tech Research Institute Fellows Council, February 20.

Pearce, Annie R. and DuBose, Jennifer R. (2003). “A Dialogue on User Modifications in Sustainable Construction,” Department of Defense Joint Services Pollution Prevention and Hazardous Waste Management Conference, San Antonio, TX, August 12.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “An Online Knowledge Base for Sustainable Military Facilities & Infrastructure,” Department of Defense Joint Services Pollution Prevention and Hazardous Waste Management Conference, San Antonio, TX, August 14.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Sustainable Construction: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier,” EnvironDesign7 Conference, April 30-May 2, Washington, DC.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Sustainable Construction: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier,” US Green Building Council Atlanta Regional Chapter Roundtable, April 24, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2003). “Finding the Needle in the Green Building Haystack,” GreenPrints Conference, February 13-14, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Opportunities and Capabilities.” US Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence Management Group, Atlanta, GA, September 11.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Systems: An Overview.” CEE 6652: Civil Infrastructure Systems, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, September 11.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Sustainable Military Facilities & Infrastructure: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier.” Department of Defense Joint Services Pollution Prevention and Hazardous Waste Management Conference, San Antonio, TX, August 20.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Sustainable Schools: Opportunities and Capabilities.” Orlando County Public Schools Facilities Group, Orlando, FL, July 30.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “An Online Knowledge Base for Sustainable Military Facilities & Infrastructure.” Region IV Department of Defense Pollution Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 27.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Enhancing Education Through Sustainability.” Metro Atlanta Regional Education Service Administration Facility Manager Meeting, Atlanta, GA, May 2.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). " Sustainability Likelihood of Success: A Framework for Classifying Sustainability Improvement Strategies," Charleston, SC, March 28.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Introduction to Green Building: An Overview of the LEED Green Building Rating System for Programmers.” Jacobs Engineering, Atlanta, GA, March 14.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Beyond Compliance (or how to be a company hero and increase job security).” Managing Environmental Compliance Short Course, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, March 7.

Pearce, Annie R. (2002). “Sustainable Construction Options.” Atlanta Metro Construction Owners Association of America Chapter Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 7.

Pearce, Annie R. and Fischer, Corey L.J. (2001). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Training: Outcomes, Recommendations, and Future Directions,” Air Force Reserve Command Environmental Engineering Division, Warner Robins, GA, October 29.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainability Strategy 101.” HOK Brown Bag Lunch Series, Atlanta, GA, October 22.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Systems.” CEE6652: Civil Infrastructure Systems, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. October 18.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainability Strategy 101.” Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates Brown Bag Lunch Series, Atlanta, GA, September 18.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Systems: An Introduction.” CEE3000: Civil Infrastructure Systems, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. September 6.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “An Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Training Outcomes and Recommendations.” Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA, July 26.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Capabilities and Research Needs.” Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA, May 29.

Pearce, Annie R., Fischer, C.L.J., and Bosch, S.J. (2001). “Implementing Sustainability: An Organizational Perspective.” EnvironDesign5, Atlanta, GA, April 27.

Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Sustainable Facilities: An Introduction.” HOK Brown Bag Lunch Series, Atlanta, GA, April 19.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Capabilities and Research Needs.” Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TX, December 11.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “The Economics of Sustainable Capital Projects.” CEE6120A: Environmentally Conscious Design & Construction, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. November 1.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Setting a Research Agenda for Sustainable Military Installations,” Joint Services Meeting on Sustainable Military Installations, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX, October 24.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “An Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Training Outcomes and Recommendations.” Base Civil Engineering Command, Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA, October 20.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Metrics of Sustainability for Built Facilities.” School of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. October 12.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Considerations for Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Systems.” School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. September 26.

Pearce, Annie R., et al. (2000). “A Primer on Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure for Federal Facilities.” Joint Services Pollution Prevention and Hazardous Waste Management Conference, San Antonio, TX, August 24.

Pearce, Annie R. and Mills, William S. (2000). “Sustainable Building Design,” Invited presentation (60 minutes) to design class, San Antonio Engineering and Design Magnet School, San Antonio, TX, August 23.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “SFI Continuing Education Capabilities.” Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Program, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA. July 29.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Disaster Response for Subsequent Sustainability.” Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Program, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA. July 27.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Assessment and Evaluation for Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure.” Heery University, Seattle, WA, June 5.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “An Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Training Outcomes and Recommendations.” Air Force Reserve Command CEV Staff, Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA, May 23.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “Sustainable Materials, Buildings, and Communities,” Guest lecture and hands-on demonstration (60 minutes) to twelfth grade AP science class (10 students), Westminster Prep School, Atlanta, GA, April 4.

Pearce, Annie R. (2000). “A Primer on Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure.” Heery University, Baltimore, MD, March 31.

Pearce, Annie R. and Fischer, C.L.J. (2000). “Sustainable Materials, Buildings, and Communities,” Invited presentation (90 minutes) to fourth grade gifted class (30 students), Dolvin Elementary School, Alpharetta, GA, January 11.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “Introduction to Built Environment Sustainability Concepts,” Cooper Carrey, Inc., Atlanta, GA, December 10.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “Strategic Sustainability Opportunities for the Construction Industry,” Winter Construction and Winter Environmental Sustainability Task Force, Atlanta, GA, November 22.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “A Cyclical Problem Solving Process for Sustainable Facilities.” Heery University, Atlanta, GA, October 13.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “Sustainable Materials Selection,” Lord, Aeck, & Sargent, Atlanta, GA, September 27.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “Sustaina-what??!!?” American Society of Civil Engineers, Student Chapter, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, September 28.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “Sustainability as a Criterion for Problem Identification, Prioritization, and Decision Making.” Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology, Atlanta, GA, June 23.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “Sustainability and the Built Environment: A Metric and Process for Prioritizing Improvement Opportunities.” School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, June 10.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “The Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Program: Accomplishments and Future Directions,” Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA, March 25.

Pearce, Annie R. (1999). “What Does Sustainability Mean for the Built Environment?” Presentation in Working Session, 1999 GreenPrints Conference Technical Track, February 23, Decatur, GA.

Pearce, Annie R., Pierson, John A., Fitzpatrick, Leigh A., and Vanegas, Jorge A. (1999). “Building the Future: Enhancing the Successful Santa Ana Pueblo Model.” Santa Ana Pueblo, Albuquerque, NM, February 8.

Pearce, Annie R. (1998). “Sustainability and Your Company: Where do you begin????!!?” Environmental Management: A Seminar for 21st Century Construction & Development, Atlanta, GA, December 15.

Pearce, Annie R. (1998). “Qualitative Research Methods: Concept Mapping and Content Analysis,” Georgia Tech CEMS Graduate Seminar, November 20, Atlanta, GA.

Pearce, Annie R. (1998). “Sustainability and the Built Environment: A Metric and Process for Prioritizing Improvement Options.” School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, June 11.

Pearce, Annie R. (1998). “Sustainability and the Built Environment: Research Problems and Solutions.” University System of Georgia Research Symposium: Science & Technology for a Sustainable Society, Atlanta, GA, May 13.

Pierson, John A. and Pearce, Annie R. (1998). “A Framework for Modeling Industrial Ecology,” University System of Georgia Research Symposium: Science & Technology for a Sustainable Society, Atlanta, GA, May 13 - 14.

Pearce, Annie R. (1997). “Sustainability as a Criterion for Problem Identification, Prioritization, and Decision Making.” Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA, March.

Pearce, Annie R. (1997). “A Limit State Model for Evaluating the Sustainability of Built Facilities.” Seminar. School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, January 27.